ARTS & HUMANITIES
At the Davis Family YMCA, one can explore a variety of arts and humanities classes, all of which are taught by professionals in their fields. A diverse line up of visual and performance art classes are available, rounded out by several workshops and informal clubs.
For the full list of our Arts & Humanities Programs & Event please click on the schedule below.
Art Shows
BIKWIL Art Show : Call For Art
Entry Intake Dates:
Friday, September 25th 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 26th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
BIKWIL Art Show
Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony
Opening Reception:
Sunday, October 11th | 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Art Show & Sale:
Sunday, October 11th – Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Members, staff, and all adult artists in the community are invited to enter the 2026 BIKWIL art show. Entry Cost is $25 for 1 piece, & $15 for piece 2, and $5 for piece number 3. Open to adults within a 40-mile radius. Original works completed in the last 3 years.
All 2-dimensional pieces and small ceramics and sculptures will be accepted provided they are family friendly. 2D pieces must be framed, wired, and ready to hang. Maximum size 40″ in any direction, weight not to exceed 25 pounds. All pieces labeled on the back upper left-hand corner.
Contact Suzanne Gray at 330-480-5656 or email sgray@youngstownymca.org
Each year, four art shows are held at the GATY (Gallery at the Y), featuring invitational, benefit, and juried exhibits. When no shows are in progress, the GATY is used to display myriad other art, including instructor art.
Every other year, the Y participates in the Global Art Project for Peace, a UNESCO nominated international peace exchange. In the past, we have partnered with organizations from Australia, British Columbia, Canada, Cyprus, England, Iraq, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, and Senegal as well as several US states.
Programs
Youth : Drawing, Lego Club, Pottery, Anime Drawing
Adults : Painting, Pottery, Watercolor, Drawing, Plein Air Painting Club, Spanish
